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International Conference on Georgian-Russian Relations in Tbilisi


(Tbilisi, May 21, 2003. Civil Georgia) – A three day conference “Georgian-Russian Cooperation Perspectives and European Security Issues” will start on May 22 at the Krtsanisi Governmental Residence in Tbilisi. Politicians, experts and representatives of various foreign and local non-governmental organizations and international organizations will participate in the event.The conference, financed by the Friedrich Neumann …

21/05/2003 - 15:16


GTEP Phase Three Starts


(Tbilisi, May 21, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Third phase of the US-financed Georgian Train and Equip Program (GTEP) has started today in Georgia. The American instructors will conduct field training of the 113th Battalion of the 11th Brigade of the Defense Ministry on Iagluja military range.The 113th Battalion is a newly created unit and has …


Security Minister Rejects Terrorist Presense in Georgia


(Tbilisi, May 21, 2003. Civil Georgia) – At a press conference on May 20, the State Security Minister of Georgia Valeri Khaburdzania did not rule out that Al-Qaeda terrorist training camps might exist in the separatist-controlled Abkhazian territory. This was the Minister’s comment to the information, broadcasted by ABC TV, that Al-Qaeda network members undergo …


Amnesty Internationl Against BTC Agreement


(Tbilisi, May 21, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Amnesty International calls on the UK government to reject requests from the British Petroleum to provide export credit guarantees for the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) oil pipeline project.   According to The Guardian Amnesty International claims BP-led and US-backed BTC project endangers human rights and says Britain’s largest company encourages Turkey …


National Movement Says the Labor in Alliance with the Government


(Tbilisi, May 20, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Leader of the National Movement faction of the Parliament Koba Davitashvili said the Labor Party is in a covert alliance with the government. Davitashvili claimed that the Labor Party is trying to achieve extension of mandate of the majoritarian MPs until 2005, thus acting in favor of the …

20/05/2003 - 18:58


Foreign Relations Committee Recomments Ratification of the ICC Statute


(Tbilisi, May 20, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Today the Foreign Relations Committee of the Parliament discussed the Rome Statue of the International Criminal Court, ratification of which is on this week’s agenda of the ongoing plenary session. In the speech to the committee the Deputy Foreign Minister Shota Dogonadze said that one of the reasons …


Pro-Governmental Alliance Leaders Visit Samegrelo


(Tbilisi, May 20, 2003. Civil Georgia) – A delegation of the pro-governmental alliance leaders, headed by the State Minister Avtandil Jorbenadze, visited Samegrelo region today. At the moment Jorbenadze is meeting with the region’s governor to discuss the current situation in the region. “This is one of the most politicized regions in Georgia and therefore …


State Minister Asked to Present Evidence of Electoral Violations


(Tbilisi, May 20, 2003. Civil Georgia) – State Minister Avtandil Jorbenadze will stand before the plenary session of the Parliament this week and make statement on facts of violation and falsification during the 1999 Parliamentary Elections. This decision was made by the Parliament today after a long procedure with 59 votes for and 26 against. …


Nino Burjanadze to Attend the Vilnius 10 Meeting


(Tbilisi, May 20, 2003. Civil Georgia) – On May 20 Chairperson of the Parliament of Georgia Nino Burjanadze will leave for Vilnius (Lithuania) with one-day visit to attend the Vilnius 10 Meeting. As Burjanadze said, although Georgia is not the Vilnius 10 member country, Georgia still was invited to participate in the meeting, which indicates …


Visit of the IMF and CoE Experts


(Tbilisi, May 20, 2003. Civil Georgia) – A delegation of the IMF experts arrived today to Tbilisi to examine the process of implementation of the IMF recommendations by the Georgian side. At the same time visit of the experts of the Council of Europe continues in Tbilisi. On the second day of their stay in …


Negotiations with Gazprom


(Tbilisi, May 20, 2003. Civil Georgia) Negotiations between the representative of the Georgian International Gas Compay Alexander Gutseridze and head of the Gazprom company ALexand Miller in Moscow on May 20 were dedicated to the issues of future cooperation of the two companies. During the meeting the sides discussed alternative ways of gas supply to …


NATO Interest in Caucasus Security Confirmed by Secretary General’s Visit


by Jaba Devdariani. Reposted from “Eurasianet”NATO Secretary General Lord George Robertson’s recent tour of the Caucasus confirmed the Atlantic alliance’s growing interest in promoting regional stability. It also left officials in Azerbaijan and Georgia increasingly optimistic about eventual NATO membership. At the same time, Robertson stressed there are limits to NATO’s ability to expand its …


Georgian Police Freed Kidnapped Russian Citizen


(Tbilisi, May 20, 2003. Civil Georgia) Georgian Interior Ministry reported that the law enforcers freed kidnapped Russian citizen after the special operation.Gaia Movsesian, Russian citizen, was abducted on May 5 in Georgia allegedly by another Russian citizen.The law enforcers say that the ransom was the reason of abduction. This post is also available in: ქართული …


Adjara Refuses to Transfer Funds to the Central Budget


(Tbilisi, May 19, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Leadership of the Adjarian Autonomous Republic keeps refusing to transfer funds to the central budget. Leader of the autonomous republic Aslan Abashidze says that one of the reasons of the refusal is the failure of the central government to make scheduled transfer to the region. As he said …

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The World Bank will Issue $15 Million Credit for Social Development Purposes


(Tbilisi, May 19, 2003. Civil Georgia) – According to the decision of the Board of Directors of the World Bank, Georgia will receive 15 million dollars long term soft credit for social development purposes, President Shevardnadze said in May 19 radio interview. “The credit will also have positive impact on poverty reduction program in the …


Shevardnadze is Confident about Success of Trans-Caucasus Projects


(Tbilisi, May 19, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Presidents Shevardnadze called upon every politicians, who makes statements against projects of the oil and gas pipelines through Georgia, to learn in details what these projects could bring to the country’s economy. “I would like to tell everyone who distributes information against these projects that Georgia will only …


Georgia’s Membership in NATO Will Not Hinder Cooperation with Russia – Says Shevardnadze


(Tbilisi, May 19, 2003. Civil Georgia) – President Shevardnadze gives utmost importance to the recent visit of NATO Secretary General George Robertson to Tbilisi. “Visit by the high-ranking diplomat once again underlines NATO’s positive approach to Georgia. Now our only goal is implementation of the reforms and not only in the military sphere. [The reforms] …


Sergei Ivanov Blamed Georgia for Unfulfilling the High Level Agreement


(Tbilisi, May 19, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov believes that Georgia is not fulfilling the agreement, concluded at the highest level. Ivanov made such statement while commenting decision of the Supreme Court of Georgia, according to which the three Chechens, arrested by the Georgian Border Guards last year, will not be …


Supreme Court Rules Against Extradition


Following 7 months of the court procedures, the Appeals Chamber of the Supreme Court of Georgia ruled to decline extradition of the three Chechens to the Russian Federation.The ruling applies to the three remaining persons out of 13 who were detained for illegal crossing of the Georgian border in August 2002. The fate of the …


Russian Side Dissatisfied with Supreme Court Decision


(Tbilisi, May 17, 2003. Civil Georgia) – The Russian side is dissatisfied with the decision of the Supreme Court of Georgia, according to which the three Chechen prisoners will not be extradited to Russia. Representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Alexander Iakovenko made an official statement today, saying that the decision was unjust and the …

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Energy Minister Visits Moscow


(Tbilisi, May 17, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Fuel and Energy Minister David Mirtskhulava arrived to Moscow today to continue negotiations with the Russian colleagues. On May 16 Russian Deputy Energy Minister Anatoly Ianovski visited Tbilisi and met with President Shevardnadze. At the meeting the sides discussed prospects of cooperation in the energy sphere. The Russian …


Defense Minister Visits Germany


(Tbilisi, May 17, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Georgian Defense Minister David Tevzadze started his official three-day visit to Germany. David Tevzadze will attend ceremony of dispatch of the Georgian peacekeepers from Germany to Kosovo. The Georgian peacekeeping unit was undergoing training in Germany. The Defense Minister will also meet with representatives of the Defense Committee …


National Security Council Against Partial Implementation of Sochi Agreement


(Tbilisi, May 17, 2003. Civil Georgia) – The Georgian National Security Council stated that incorrect interpretation of Shevardnadze-Putin Sochi agreement and its partial, “selective” implementation is unacceptable for Georgia. The Georgian side is concerned with attempts to remove certain parts of the agreement, particularly those about restoration of the railway communication between Georgia and Russia, …


Georgia Says Russia Hinders Abkhaz Peace Process


(Tbilisi, May 16, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Georgian Deputy Foreign Minister Kakha Sikharulidze said at the news briefing today that Russian Foreign Ministry statement regarding the talks between the Abkhaz de facto Premier and the Russian President’s envoy for Abkhaz conflict settlement hinders peace process in Abkhazia.The Russian Foreign Ministry reported that the implementation of …

16/05/2003 - 18:37


Zhvania Accuses Government for Budgetary Shortfall


(Tbilisi, May 16, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Leader of the opposition United Democrats party Zurab Zhvania accused government and the President in budgetary shortfall during the first four months of 2003.He said that the shortfall in the revenues exceeds 42 million Lari (USD 19.5 million). “This is only for four months, even worse budgetary crisis …


Chechens Wanted by Russia Remain in Georgia


(Tbilisi, May 16, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Three alleged Chechen militants detained in Georgia and wanted by Russia will remain in Georgia, according to the Supreme Court’s ruling announced today. Alkhanov, Gelogaev and Elkhajiev were in the group of 13 armed men, detained by the Georgian border guards last August for illegal crossing of the …


National Security Council Discusses Plan on Georgia’s Integration to NATO


(Tbilisi, May 16, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Georgian National Security Council (NSC) discusses today the plan, which considers as Foreign Minister Irakli Menagharishvili said “complex of measures aiming at Georgia’s integration to Euro-Atlantic security system.”Foreign Minister Menagharishvili, which leads the commission on Georgia’s integration into NATO, told the reporters before the NSC meeting that reforms …


Shevardnadze Talks on Opposition


(Tbilisi, May 16, 2003. Civil Georgia) – In the interview to the Tbilisi-based Rustavi 2 independent TV Channel Georgian President Shevardnadze said that he would not “criticize opposition parties,” however he reminded opposition leaders that most of them used to enjoy his support in the past.“Davit Gamkrelidze [leader of the New Rights Party] was a …


Georgia Calls for Strategic Triangle with Azerbaijan and Ukraine


(Tbilisi, May 16, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Secretary of the Georgian National Security Council Tedo Japaridze told the reporters on May 15 that the creation of “the strategic triangle between Georgia, Azerbaijan and Ukraine would be the impulse for formation effective security system in the region.”He said that it also would trigger closer ties between …


Interior Ministry Discussed Preparations for Elections


(Tbilisi, May 15, 2003. Civil Georgia) – At the meeting of the Interior Ministry leadership preparations for the upcoming Parliamentary elections, scheduled for November 2 were discussed.According to the Presidential decree Interior Ministry has to provide exact list of voters before June 1.The Interior Ministry officials claimed that the list is drafted and it will …

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Parliamentary Committee Concerned Over Corruption in Customs Department


(Tbilisi, May 15, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Parliamentary Committee on Tax and Revenue discussed today situation in the Georgian Customs Department. Chairman of the Committee David Salaridze said that the observation of statistics proves existence of “alarming level of corruption” in the Georgian Customs Department.“According to the Customs Department only 50.000 tones of fuel is …


Georgian Regions Covered by the Protests Against Police Violence


On May 12, the activist groups have arranged the protests against the police violence under the banners of the movement “Kmara” (Enough). The activists of the movement holding the banners protesting torture and ill-treatment of prisoners rallied in front of the police departments in Tbilisi, Akhaltsikhe, Gori, Telavi, Khashuri, Poti, and Rustavi.“We would like to …


Colin Powell’s Visit in Georgia Postponed


(Tbilisi, May 15, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Speaking live in State TV Channel on May 14 Georgian Foreign Minister Irakli Menagharishvili said that the visit of the US Secretary of State Colin Powell in Georgia is postponed.He said that the visit was scheduled for mid-May. Georgian Foreign Minister did not specify the date of arrival …


Georgia Seized Turkish Ship for Illegal Wood Export


(Tbilisi, May 15, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Georgian border guards seized Turkish ship on May 14 carrying wood from Georgia’s breakaway Abkhazia.According to the Georgian Border Guard Department owners of the Turkish ship Selim I face 200.000 Lari fine for illegal export of wood from Abkhazia. Last November Georgian border guards seized Turkish ship Seqer …


Abkhaz de facto Premier, Russian Envoy Held Talks in Moscow


(Tbilisi, May 15, 2003. Civil Georgia) – De facto Prime Minister of breakaway Abkhazia Raul Khajinba held talks with Russian President’s personal representative for the Abkhaz conflict settlement Valeri Loshchinin in Moscow on May 14.The Russian Foreign Ministry reports that the implementation of the March 7 agreement between Russian and Georgian Presidents was discussed during …


France Assists Georgian Border Guards


(Tbilisi, May 14, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Delegation of the French Mountain Army arrived in Georgia today. During the visit issue of assistance in training of the Georgian mountain border guard unit will be discussed. The delegation will visit Kazbegi in northern Georgia, where the creation of the training center for the Georgian border guards …

14/05/2003 - 18:24


New Commission to Monitor Reforms for NATO Membership


(Tbilisi, May 14, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Today President Shevardnadze issued decree, considering formation of the governmental commission, which would coordinate authorities’ activity regarding Georgia’s integration in NATO.Georgian Foreign Minister Irakli Menagharishvili will chair the commission, which will monitor implementation of the recommendations aiming at carry out reforms in the country to join the NATO. …


Georgia Holds Talks with Turkish Airlines


(Tbilisi, May 14, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Chief of Georgian Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) Zurab Chankotadze visits Turkey and holds talks with the Turkish Airways company.The Georgian authorities canceled the flight license to the Turkish Airlines, which before April 15 conducted three flights between Tbilisi and Istanbul in a week. Georgia explained the decision with …


NATO Welcomes Georgia’s Aspirations for Alliance Membership


(Tbilisi, May 14, 2003. Civil Georgia) – “We welcome Georgia’s ambition to further integrate in the Euro-Atlantic structure,” NATO Secretary General Lord George Robertson said at the joint briefing with President Shevardnadze in Tbilisi on May 14. Lord George Robertson said that NATO’s door remains open, however he added “the NATO membership is a difficult …


Georgian Regions Covered by the Protests Against Police Violence


On May 12, the activist groups have arranged the protests against the police violence under the banners of the movement “Kmara” (Enough). The activists of the movement holding the banners protesting torture and ill-treatment of prisoners rallied in front of the police departments in Tbilisi, Akhaltsikhe, Gori, Telavi, Khashuri, Poti, and Rustavi. “We would like …


NATO Secretary General Visits Georgia


(Tbilisi, May 14, 2003. Civil Georgia) – NATO Secretary General Lord George Robertson arrives in Tbilisi today for a one-day visit. Lord George Robertson will hold meetings with Georgian President Shevardnadze, Foreign Minister Menagharishvili and Defense Minister Tevzadze. In the evening today NATO Secretary General will leave for Armenian capital Yerevan from Tbilisi. This post …


Anti-Smuggling Commission Formed


(Tbilisi, May 13, 2003. Civil Georgia) – State Minister Avtandil Jorbenadze will chair the newly created 20-member anti-smuggling commission.Giorgi Isakadze, Deputy State Minister told the reporters today that the aim of the new commission will be to coordinate the work of every state structure responsible for fight against the smuggling. This post is also available …

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Abkhaz de facto Premier on Talks in Moscow


(Tbilisi, May 13, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Prime-Minister of unrecognized Abkhaz Republic Raul Khajinba left for Russian capital Moscow on May 12 to hold talks with the Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov, Abkhaz official news agency Apsnipress reported. During the talks in Moscow Abkhaz de facto Premier will discuss the issue of implementation of the …


Shevardnadze Says EBRD Ready to Grant Loan for BTC


(Tbilisi, May 13, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Georgian President Shevardnadze said in his radiobroadcast on May 12 that European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will provide USD 400 million loan for construction of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline. ?The loan will be available in the autumn,? President Shevardnadze said.Eduard Shevardnadze participated at the annual meeting …


Leading Opposition Parties Agree on Cooperation


(Tbilisi, May 13, 2003. Civil Georgia) – National Movement and United Democrats parties joint today the initiative of the New Rights party to create Anti-Crisis Center aiming at preventing ballot fraud in the Parliamentary elections. The Labors Party of Georgia has already jointed the initiative earlier today.?We should forget disagreements and unite for fair elections,? …


Security Chief Hails Russo-Georgian Cooperation Over Pankisi


(Tbilisi, May 13, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Secretary of the Georgian National Security Council Tedo Japaridze told the reporters today that Georgian and Russian law enforcers cooperate to avoid return of Chechen fighters in Pankisi gorge.He said that the situation in Pankisi will deteriorate only ?in case of infiltration of Chechen fighters in the gorge …


New Rights, Labors Try to Agree on Joint Actions for Fair Elections


(Tbilisi, May 13, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Leaders of the two opposition parties the New Rights and Labors meet today at the Labors Party?s office in Tbilisi to work out the joint measures against ballot fraud in the Parliamentary elections, scheduled for November 2.The New Rights and Labors intend to form ?Anti-Crisis Center.? The opposition …


State Property Management Ministry Canceled


(Tbilisi, May 13, 2003. Civil Georgia) – President Shevardnadze issued today decree, which cancels the Ministry of State Property Management.The new structure ? State Agency for Management of Enterprises will be created, which will be in subordination of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Solomon Pavlishvili, former Minster of State Property Management will hold …


Former Partisan Leader Dismisses Rumors about Partisans’ Mobilization


(Tbilisi, May 12, 2003. Civil Georgia) – Former leader of the “Forest Brotherhood” partisan movement and current deputy head of the Gali District Administration David Shengelia dismissed rumors, claiming that the Georgian partisans are mobilizing to leave the forests and engage in combat with the Abkhazian separatists. “I won’t rule out that this might be …

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New Initiative of the New Rights


(Tbilisi, May 12, 2003. Civil Georgia) – The New Rights political party is initiating a constitutional amendment, which would limit the President’s right to declare the state of emergency in the country. “Even today there is a threat that the state of emergency might be declared in the country. Therefore the President’s right should be …


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